* Any views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation.
124 journalists and media staff were killed in 2011. There have already been 11 deaths in 2012. Those in the profession understand that some risk, and even danger, goes with the job.
We have had the privilege of working with News and Documentary crews for over 12 years and have witnessing the passion and commitment of frontline journalists. When we are with crews then we try to contribute towards their safety, but realise that we can't be there every time. Many media organisations ensure that their members of staff are provided with Hostile Environment Training but just in case some of the information is still in only in your note book and not at the front of your mind, we are periodically going to contribute, via this ‘blog’, some news safety comment, advice and tips. These may not all be original, but if they generate a reminder, reinforce a lesson or serve as a prompt to those embarking or already in the field, then this blog may be well worthwhile.
